"The identification of Wadi Rum with Iram and the tribe of ʿĀd, mentioned in the Quran, has been proposed by scholars who have translated Thamudic and Nabataean inscriptions referring to both the place Iram and the tribes of ʿĀd and Thamud by name." Instead, archaeological, religious and linguistic evidence confirms that they are a North Arabian tribe. Although the Nabataeans were initially embedded in the Aramean culture, theories that they have Aramean roots are rejected by modern scholars. They became familiar with their area as the seasons passed, and they struggled to survive during bad years when seasonal rainfall decreased. The Nabataeans were one of the many nomadic Bedouin tribes who roamed the Arabian Desert and took their herds to where they could find grassland and water. It has also been identified as a tribe, possibly the tribe of ʿĀd, with the pillars referring to tent pillars. As an area, it has been identified with the biblical region known as Aram. Those identifying it as a city have made various suggestions as to where or what city it was, ranging from Alexandria or Damascus to a city which actually moved or a city called Ubar. Some see this as a geographic location, either a city or an area, others as the name of a tribe. There are several explanations for the reference to "Iram – who had lofty pillars". Here there will be driving and rambling / trekking on fascinating sand dunes.6: Have you not considered how your Lord dealt with ‘Aad –Ĩ: The likes of whom had never been created in the landsĩ: And Thamud, who carved out the rocks in the valley?ġ1: whom oppressed within the landsġ2: And increased therein the corruption.ġ3: So your Lord poured upon them a scourge of punishment.
You will be taken to the Empty Quarter to experience the biggest sand desert in the World. This legendary ancient kingdom, known as Ubar, was said to have existed in one of the most inhospitable places on earthĭetails: The Empty Quarter (known as Rub al Khali in Arabic) in Dhofar Region of Oman is the main destination of the tour, which is one of the best places in the world to experience desert. It’s even been dubbed the “Atlantis of the Sands.” When it was discovered back in the early 1990’s, it has been named as one of the greatest discoveries at that time.Īrchaeological excavations suggest this site was involved in the incense trade in the past, most probably for the inland trade. The ruins of Ubar have been found in the villageknown as Shisr in Dhofar Governorate in Sultanate of Oman, around 3 hours’ drive from Salalah and approximately 55 kms from the main road of Thumrait. This town is on the northern side of Salalah City and is one of the wilayat of Dhofar.ĭetails: The Lost City of Ubar is a UNESCO World heritage site. Each tree yields three to four kilograms of luban (frankincense) each season.ĭhofari Frankincense are the best in the world.ĭetails: Will Pass through the town of Thumrait, which was famous as a Bedouin settlement. Sign board is placed at the main entrance of the park and explain how the tapping of sap is carried out.
There are more than 1200 Frankincense Trees in the wadi. Here there's a large natural garden of Frankincense Trees, which are the source of Dhofari Frankincense. Details: Wadi Dawkah is on the northern Side of Salalah and is a UNESCO Heritage site.
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